Unit 1: Classification of Movement Tasks

Question 1

Discrete Tasks

Answer 1

Have a definite beginning and end. You know when it starts and ends. (Many of the tasks and transfers OT’s do with clients are discrete and a child kicking a ball)

Question 2

Continuous Tasks

Answer 2

Tasks that do not have a definite end. The person performing the task must choose when to stop
Ex. Running or riding a bike

Question 3

Closed Tasks

Answer 3

Closed movements occur in a relatively fixed and predictable environment
(Ex. Teeing off and hitting the ball at the same target with the same club)
-Looking for consistency of movement, the person performing the task uses a limited number of movement patterns, and the skills can be planned in advance

Question 4

Open Tasks

Answer 4

Open skills require many different movement patterns (aka movement diversity)
-Ex: Playing volleyball since player must always adapt to an unpredictable environment

Question 5

Stability Tasks

Answer 5

Tasks performed while the individual is sitting or standing with a non-moving BOS

Question 6

Mobility Tasks

Answer 6

Performed with a moving base of support

ex. Jogging

Question 7

Manipulation Tasks

Answer 7

Involves an individual using their upper extremities to achieve a goal